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Michelle Meyer
Chief Economist, Head of the Mastercard Economics Institute
Michelle Meyer is the Chief Economist and Head of the Mastercard Economics Institute, a prominent economist with an extensive background in financial research and economic analysis.12
Professional Background: Meyer has an impressive career trajectory in economics, including key roles at several major financial institutions:
- Currently Chief Economist at Mastercard (February 2022 - Present)4
- Previously Head of U.S. Economics at Bank of America Global Research (August 2016 - February 2022)14
- Senior U.S. Economist at Barclays Capital12
- Started her career at Lehman Brothers' U.S. economics team12
Education and Achievements:
- Earned bachelor's and master's degrees in economics from Boston University (magna cum laude)12
- Recognized as Forbes Magazine's 30 under 30 in finance in 201112
- Named a Rising Star by the Women's Forum for Economy and Society in 201212
- Received a Visionary Award by the Council for Economic Education in 20231
Current Role: At Mastercard, she leads the Mastercard Economics Institute, overseeing a team of economists, data scientists, and storytellers. Her work involves developing economic insights using Mastercard's global transaction data, focusing on consumer trends, economic forecasts, and market analysis.13
Professional Engagement: Meyer is a frequent media commentator, appearing on CNBC and Bloomberg TV, and is a member of the Economics Club of New York and the Council of Geoeconomic Advisors at the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS).1